Looks like a shorebird, but where's the ocean? These bizarre birds are woodcocks! They look like shorebirds, but are native to the woods at Broadmoor. Every spring, woodcocks court, filling the last hours of daylight with spectacular aerial displays. Watch and listen as they rocket up 300 feet, then call loudly as they zigzag during their dive back towards earth. Come join us as we attempt to >>

Looks like a shorebird, but where's the ocean? These bizarre birds are woodcocks! They look like shorebirds, but are native to the woods at Broadmoor. Every spring, woodcocks court, filling the last hours of daylight with spectacular aerial displays. Watch and listen as they rocket up 300 feet, then call loudly as they zigzag during their dive back towards earth. Come join us as we attempt to view this amazing rite of spring.
Instructions and Directions:
This program includes walking over uneven terrain in limited light. Pre-registration required. Online registration available. <<

Come meet some of the species of reptiles found around Broadmoor. Can turtles really leave their shells like they do in the cartoons? Are snakes really slimy? Find out for yourself as you meet baby turtles and snakes up close! Learn more about our wonderful scaly friends and take a short walk to see more reptiles in the wild.
Pre-registration recommended. Online registration available.

In 2011, Patrician Glyn set off for the Kalahari, to find traces of a long-dead Bushman by the name of Makai Kruiper, a legendary mystic, hunter and healer who roamed ‘The Thirst Land’ a century ago. By her side was Makai’s grandson, Dawid, a man as legendary as his forebear. Patricia will tell the story of what she witnessed on this trip: the fragments that remain in the Kalahari sand of a >>

In 2011, Patrician Glyn set off for the Kalahari, to find traces of a long-dead Bushman by the name of Makai Kruiper, a legendary mystic, hunter and healer who roamed ‘The Thirst Land’ a century ago. By her side was Makai’s grandson, Dawid, a man as legendary as his forebear. Patricia will tell the story of what she witnessed on this trip: the fragments that remain in the Kalahari sand of a long-gone life; the extraordinary memory and tracking skills that helped Dawid find his grand-father’s artifacts, some 100 years after they’d been buried; the secrets that have been handed down from son to son. Hear how losing their land brought the Khomani people to a state of utter despair and rage, and how going back to their heritage places helped to heal and restore them. Learn what the Bushmen can teach us about respect for our natural resources, how to preserve them and how the ‘old’ Bushman attitudes hold the key to our environmental future. Pre-registration requested. Online reg available. <<

Have you seen an amazing image of a common animal and wondered how it was done? How do you catch that one-of-a-kind animal shot with backyard animals or other wildlife? Learn more about the pre-shoot planning process, how best to approach different animals for your photos, and techniques for capturing that perfect expression. The more you know about wildlife, the better you can capture those >>

Have you seen an amazing image of a common animal and wondered how it was done? How do you catch that one-of-a-kind animal shot with backyard animals or other wildlife? Learn more about the pre-shoot planning process, how best to approach different animals for your photos, and techniques for capturing that perfect expression. The more you know about wildlife, the better you can capture those interesting behaviors!
If weather allows, we will then take our cameras outside and practice some of these techniques with the wildlife at Broadmoor. Pre-registration required. Online registration available. <<

Discover the wonders of spring at Broadmoor! Learn about flowers, frogs, salamanders, and lots of baby animals! We'll also enjoy the return of the birds to our fields, forests and wetlands as they hunt for food, sing songs, and build nests.
Sign up for single sessions or all four! Extended hours for parents! Pre-registration required. Online registration available.

Make your very own greenhouse! Using recycled materials, soil and seeds you will create a greenhouse to take home. Learn what a seed needs to grow, how they grow and how to take care of your greenhouse garden. Materials included in fee.
Preregistration is required.

Nature’s flyers are delightfully diverse. Come join the Oak Knoll team as we explore the science of all things with wings as we play games, create animal themed crafts, explore the trails and meet some of Oak Knoll's resident animals during April school vacation! Join us for one day or all four.
Tuesday-Birds
Wednesday-Bats
Thursday-Insects
Friday-Gliders
Aftercare is available from 3:30 to >>

Nature’s flyers are delightfully diverse. Come join the Oak Knoll team as we explore the science of all things with wings as we play games, create animal themed crafts, explore the trails and meet some of Oak Knoll's resident animals during April school vacation! Join us for one day or all four.
Tuesday-Birds
Wednesday-Bats
Thursday-Insects
Friday-Gliders
Aftercare is available from 3:30 to 5:30; separate enrollment is required.
Preregistration is required.
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Do you love the outdoors and sharing nature with others? Come to Joppa Flats and get a taste of our coastal ecology programs from the teaching side.Throughout the school year, Joppa Flats staff and volunteers present nature programs to schools, groups, and families. To prepare our volunteers to assist with these quality programs, we provide complete in-the-field and in-the-classroom training. >>

Do you love the outdoors and sharing nature with others? Come to Joppa Flats and get a taste of our coastal ecology programs from the teaching side.Throughout the school year, Joppa Flats staff and volunteers present nature programs to schools, groups, and families. To prepare our volunteers to assist with these quality programs, we provide complete in-the-field and in-the-classroom training. You'll learn a wide variety of hands-on activities and experiments pertaining to levels of questioning, learning modalities, and using objects in nature to practice science. Join our crew of trained naturalists and help Mass Audubon with our mission to increase awareness and inspire stewardship of the natural world. No experience necessary. Taking these programs is the first step in becoming an education volunteer for Joppa Flats. You will have three months to complete 20 hours as an education volunteer, after which you will receive a full refund <<

Sheep have been important to humans for thousands of years. During this Preschool Story Time, we will learn about the lives of sheep and how they are cared for at Gore Place. We will read books in the mansion about sheep and will make wooly crafts. Afterward, we will visit the farm to watch how the sheep behave. The sheep will be just as curious about us as we are about them!
Ages 3 and 4 with >>

Sheep have been important to humans for thousands of years. During this Preschool Story Time, we will learn about the lives of sheep and how they are cared for at Gore Place. We will read books in the mansion about sheep and will make wooly crafts. Afterward, we will visit the farm to watch how the sheep behave. The sheep will be just as curious about us as we are about them!
Ages 3 and 4 with an adult. $10 per child. Free for members at Family Level and above. Reservations are required by April 7th. Maximum 10 children. For information, email nataliebrubaker@goreplace.org or call (781) 894-2798.
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Celebrate Lag B’Omer with PJ Library® and Jewish Family Network at Natick Community Organic Farm (117 Eliot Street) in Natick on Sunday, May 3 from 10-11:30am. Lag B’Omer, a spring holiday, is often marked by outdoor activities, hikes and bonfires. Join other families for this mystical Jewish festival to connect with nature and learn about letterboxing, a live treasure hunt. A set of clues >>

Celebrate Lag B’Omer with PJ Library® and Jewish Family Network at Natick Community Organic Farm (117 Eliot Street) in Natick on Sunday, May 3 from 10-11:30am. Lag B’Omer, a spring holiday, is often marked by outdoor activities, hikes and bonfires. Join other families for this mystical Jewish festival to connect with nature and learn about letterboxing, a live treasure hunt. A set of clues guide families to a hidden box, where kids will leave their mark for others. Geared for families with children ages 2-6 years. Cost is $15/family, walk-ins additional $5. Register at bostonjcc.org/mwletterboxing. In case of inclement weather, please contact 508-879-3300, extension 10, after 9am the day of the event. For more information, contact metrowest@jccgb.org or 508-879-3300. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. <<

Thank you for raising awareness about the need for foster parents in Massachusetts. As an organization that also provides Intensive Foster Care, The Home for Little Wanderers has found that many people are unaware of the different types of foster care. We encourage anyone who is interested to learn more. Every child deserves a safe and loving home.

This topic has occupied my mind for years! Thank you for starting a movement that parents so desperately need! It is difficult for young parents to NOT get caught up in the overscheduled lifestyle. No well-meaning parent wants their child to miss any opportunity for healthy enrichment, but too much is counterproductive! Although my children are teenagers now, I would have LOVED to hear your words of wisdom when my family craved downtime!

Big Joe had visited our kids' preschool day care center (KinderCare) from time to time. We had such fond memories of his performances that we hired him for our daughter's 6th birthday party. Kids just love him--lots and lots of giggles and smiles!